How far is South Lake Tahoe, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento is 84.91 miles (136.65 km).
Flight distance from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Sacramento, CA is 84.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Lake Tahoe, California to Sacramento, California is: 104.99 miles (168.96 km) by car.
Driving from South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento will take approximately 02 hours 04 minutes.
#1 South Lake Tahoe
City in California
| Population | 22847 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°55'60"N 119°59'4"W |
| Latitude | 38.9332400 |
| Longitude | -119.9843500 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Sacramento is the capital of California and is known for its government and its many attractions, such as the California State Capitol and the California State Railroad Museum.
| Population | 512838 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°34'54"N 121°29'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.5815700 |
| Longitude | -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sacramento: 9th Street (-121.49442,38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time Between South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento is 169 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 52 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento. The current time is 21:27:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.02 liters (3.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento is $19.84 (diesel $22.95).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $19.84 | $20.72 | $21.28 | $22.95 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 01, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
